2004 Kia Optima: engine stalls while driving

6 of the 225 complaints about the 2004 Kia Optima describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 68,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 5 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2020
15
2019
17
2018
29
2017
24
2016
71
2015
140
2014
61
2013
158
2012
90
2011
67
2010
1
2009
1
2008
8
2007
1
2006
7
2005
3
2004
6
2003
1
2002
10
2001
13

What owners say

Filed Apr 10, 2015 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia optima. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation. The failure recurred four times and failed to restart on two separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the fuel pump. The failure persisted after the repair was performed. There was a recall according to the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v067000 (electrical system) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed May 18, 2012 · Electrical, Transmission · 71,000 miles · FL

I have been taking my car to kia of orange park in jacksonville, florida for the past several months because of issues with stalling and hestitation at start and the car has stopped on my while in gear with my foot on the brake (three or four times). Each and every time I take it to the dealership they seem to say the vehicle will not duplicate the concerns I am having. I have been afraid to go a long distance with the car because of these issues. I recently switched to southside kia in jacksonville, florida and they convinced me the car was fixed after replacing sparks plus, fuel pump, gas tank valve, and on one ocassion they found the tps sensor loose from the previous kia dealership doing a throttle body service. I am very dissatisfied with kia right about now and have not been able to get any help.

Filed Feb 16, 2011 · Engine · 68,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia optima. The contact was driving 70 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. He was able to restart the vehicle but the failure recurred shortly after. The vehicle was not taken for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was contacted who advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 68,000.

Filed Aug 10, 2006 · Engine · 15,600 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted and the dealership was not contacted. Updated 08/29/06.

Filed Jun 29, 2006 · Fuel system · 61,361 miles · NC

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The gas cap was removed and replaced to remove pressure in the fuel tank. When the vehicle was restarted, it was sluggish, and had very little power, and a clunking noise was heard. So, the vehicle was towed to the dealership. The dealers mechanic ran a computer diagnostic test, which revealed several misfire codes. Upon removing the fuel pump, melted wiring was discovered running from the fuel pump to the gas tank. The manufacturer was alerted.

Filed Jul 27, 2005 · Electrical · 29,000 miles · CA

Dt: while driving on the road at 75 MPH vehicle stalled. The engine shut down. Also, electrical system shut down. Vehicle was pulled over to the curve. Then owner called dealership who was suppose to pick up vehicle up but didn't show up for about 4.5 hours. The vehicle was towed to a garage, and was left at the shop. The next day owner called to check on the vehicle, nothing was done . The mechanic said it was the alternator. Currently, the owner was waiting for the alternator. Owner's family suffered heat exhaustion by waiting outside, and his son became ill due to heat exhaustion. The owner has not contacted kia.